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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 03: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers laughs with teammates on the court during the first half against the Boston Celtics at Quicken Loans Arena on November 3, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need to attack LeBron James’ lazy defense

Al Horford proving his worth with brilliant postseason

Boston Celtics prove they can close in game 5 victory against the 76ers

Boston Celtics: Shane Larkin’s Injury will impact the rotation

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 7: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 7, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum’s 3pt shooting making his success even more impressive

BOSTON, MA - MAY 3: Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum hangs around the rim after his slam dunk on a nice feed from teammate Terry Rozier III brought the crowd out of their seats and gave Boston a 103-97 lead, on their way to a 108-103 victory. Marcus Morris howls at left. The Boston Celtics hosted the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Two of their NBA Eastern Conference Semi Final playoff series at TD Garden in Boston on May 03, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

The Celtics Must Use Their Home-Court Advantage to Contain TJ McConnell in Game 5

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 07: Boston Celtics Center Al Horford (42) makes a pass to Boston Celtics Forward Marcus Morris (13) from the ground beyond the reach of Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid (21) in the second half during the Eastern Conference Semifinal Game between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers on May 07, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics game four nothing but a bad game

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown howls after the Philadelphia 76ers missed the final shot in overtime giving Boston a victory. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics in Game Three of the Eastern Conference semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on May 5, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Can the Boston Celtics win the Eastern Conference in 2018?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 7: T.J. McConnell #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts as he walks towards the bench in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 7, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 103-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Fall to Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4

BOSTON, MA - May 3: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics reaches for the ball against Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Two of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics have answers for 76ers young stars

BOSTON, MA - MAY 3: Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum hangs around the rim after his slam dunk on a nice feed from teammate Terry Rozier III brought the crowd out of their seats and gave Boston a 103-97 lead, on their way to a 108-103 victory. Marcus Morris howls at left. The Boston Celtics hosted the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Two of their NBA Eastern Conference Semi Final playoff series at TD Garden in Boston on May 03, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics do not look injured and inexperienced

BOSTON, MA - MAY 3: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics defends Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics not letting Ben Simmons do anything

BOSTON, MA - May 3: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Two of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics new big 3 deliver again

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Head Coach Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Brad Stevens working magic with the rotation

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics grabs a rebound overErsan Ilyasova #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game One in Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 30, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the 76ers 117-101. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Need to help Tatum at the FT line

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: From left, Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics, Guerschon Yabusele #30, and Jaylen Brown #7 cheer from the bench during the second quarter of Game One of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on April 30, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Still Cannot expect Jaylen Brown back for game 2

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics lays up a shot against Marco Belinelli #18 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2018 at TD Garden on April 30, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jayson Tatum; Marco Belinelli

Boston Celtics need to exploit 76ers wings on defense

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics use Joel Embiid to break Philadelphia 76ers rhythm

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Boston Celtics Aron Baynes, left, celebrates with teammate Terry Rozier III, right, after Rozier hit a three pointer to give Boston a 112-94 lead during the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game One of the Eastern Conference semifinals at TD Garden in Boston on April 30, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics aren’t your average backups

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics grabs a rebound overErsan Ilyasova #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game One in Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 30, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the 76ers 117-101. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics welcome the 76ers to the playoffs

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: No Jaylen Brown, No Problem

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks of Game Seven in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need Semi Ojeleye to repeat round 1 success

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics defends against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Seven of Round One of the 2018 NBA. Playoffs on April 28, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Do not expect Aron Baynes to last long with first unit

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 15: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the fourth quarter of Game One of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks during at TD Garden on April 15, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need Marcus Morris to get back to scoring effectively

BOSTON - JANUARY 18: Philadelphia 76ers' Dario Saric grabs a rebound and gets in the face of Celtics' Jaylen Brown in the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Jan. 18, 2018. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics focused on transition against 76ers

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 30: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers runs into Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at TD Garden on November 30, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston will face a much harder challenge against Philadelphia

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after hitting a three point shot during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Five in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Jayson Tatum-Markelle Fultz Trade Comes to Fruition in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 30: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers runs into Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at TD Garden on November 30, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Marcus Smart is perfect to defend Ben Simmons